Public Seed Initiative
Link: http://www.plbr.cornell.edu/psi/ (verified 2 Apr 2010)The Public Seed Initiative (PSI) is a cooperative effort amongst Cornell University, the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York (NOFA-NY), and the USDA-Agricultural Research Service’s Plant Genetic Resources Unit in Geneva, NY. This program works with farmers and seed companies to develop a vegetable breeding and seed production training program.
Plant Breeding Contact: Michael Glos

Seed Trade Associations

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA).
Link: http://www.amseed.com (verified 16 Jan 2009)ASTA's mission is to be an effective voice of action in all matters concerning the development, marketing and free movement of seed, associated products and services throughout the world. ASTA promotes the development of better seed to produce better crops for a better quality of life, moving freely across state and international boundaries. To this end, it advocates industry-wide positions on seed-related policies and legislation, promotes global sales of U.S. seed, and maintains positive working relationships with related domestic and international organizations.
225 Reinekers Ln, Suite 650
Alexandra, VA 22314
Phone: 703-837-8140

California Seed Association.
Link: http://www.calseed.org/ (verified 16 Jan 2009)The California Seed Association is a nonprofit agricultural trade association which has served the seed industry since 1940.
Our membership consists of those firms which believe that the best way to achieve common goals and respond to the problems that affect the seed industry is through cooperative effort and group action.
1521 I St.
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-441-2251
Fax: 916-446-1063

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